Ep 17: VF-102 Diamondbacks Pilot John "OTIS" Owens (BIFF in S-3's) & VF-102 Diamondbacks RIO Eric "TUNA" Martins..
Otis is a great guest who also flew the S-3 as an NFO before transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat.
Tuna was also went on to VX-9 and also the XO of NAS Fallon. 
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We welcome: Major Adam Casey callsign "Broadway".
A career path to the Warthog unlike any other.
 We'd like to thank the USAF for such an incredible interview, keep in mind this is a Long Island Republic/Grumman product.
With the A-10 wrapping up its career, this is a show that needed to be done. A-10's forever, Baby!
Host: Lt. Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey VF-102 Diamondbacks, USS America CAT 3 Rob Todd.
Produced by: F-14 Calverton ATG
Edited by Paramoto 910
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Straight Outta Calverton!
Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant Calverton, AKA Grumman Calverton.

We welcome Blain Miesterhands ATC CVN-73 and VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borrelli Sr who also is a 3 Generation Grumman family member.
Ray worked at Plant 6 Final Assembly for the F-14 Tomcat..
Also SUEDE from Fighter Squadron 32. who offers ome amazing insights on the LANTIRN GE Powered Grumman F-14 Tomcat.
SUEDE also served with The Salty Dogs VX-23 at NAS Pax..
This Show was long at some 3 hours long so we cut it into two parts.
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Part 1: "SUEDE" VF-32 GE Powered, LANTIRN Equipped F-14B Tomcat RIO shares some amazing stories. LEEKSTER had to work so SMOKHOUSE from VF-102 Diamondbacks Co-Hosted with SYPHIN. Also, our new Grumman Rep Ray Borreli Sr was a guest along with Blain Miesterhans who was USN ATC on the GW CVN-73 amongst many other towers he worked out of while serving.

Episode 13: David "GHENGIS" Kahn, F-14 Tomcat A/B RIO VF-74 Bedevilers, VF-102 Diamodbacks
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ANYTIME BABY!
STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT!
Grumman Calverton Naval Industrial Weapons Plant, Calverton NY!
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PILOT Host: Gerald LEEKSTER Leekey VF-102 Diamondbacks
RIO Host: Eric SYPHIN McMullen VF-31 Tomcatterrs

Episode 12: The "LSO" show, CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts VF-211 CHECKMATES, LSO CAG PADDLES.. LCDR John "CHIMPO" Oneill.

Episode 11, CDR David SLEDGE Rickter VF-114 Aardvarks, VF-111 Sundowners, Tomcat Tales Guest which is available on DVD. Also joining us is LCDR John CHIMPO O'niell, Current serving E-2 Hawkeye Pilot & Former CAG 5 PADDLES. We connect CHIMPO's career to Grumman E-2 Line Employee Wayne Anstey as CHIMPO's Flight flew Wayne Ansteys flag in the very product he spent a career tweaking to perfection after he passed. The Grumman/Anstey Family goes back 2 Generations on the E-2 Line. Represented by their Grandson (Wayne Anstey's Son) is John Anstey who also served as an F-16 Crew Chief.
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ANYTIME BABY!
STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT! Grumman Calverton Naval Weapons Plant, Calverton NY!

Pilot Host Gerald LEEKSTER Leekey VF-102 Diamondbacks
RIO Host Eric SYPHIN McMullen VF-31 Tomcatterrs

Captain Terry BUBBLES Dailey takes us thru the transition of the F-4 Phantom to the F-14 Tomcat as he flew the Phantom for VF-33 Starfiighters and the F-14 Tomcat for the World Famous Red Rippers. Also joining us is Lt Roberto BURT Freles TF30 Engine Specialist AIMD Engine shop aboard CVN-69

Episode 9: CAP MAUI Civil Air Patrol
CO Captain Pat Mulligan along with XO Stephanie Burkett joined us to shae Americas best kept secret, Civil Air Patrol. The stories are amazing just like the Mission!
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Episode 8 CDR John Robusto "ROBO", LT kieth Schomig "VIRUS, VIP Thane Burkett, Josh Jones F-14 Tomcat ATG DISCORD. ROBO is a RIO who went on to be a Pilot in the Tomcat while in VF-102, The Diamondbacks. VIRUS is a RIO for VF-211 Checkmates!

Episode 7 BELOW DECKS is raw and unedited clips from Episode 7. with GRAPPER, SMOKEHOUSE and BM2 Rob Todd

Episode 7 VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Kieth Casey II "SMOKEHOUSE",VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Jeff Grapp "Grapper", BM2 Rob Todd CAT 3 USS America CVA-66.

We welcome Lcdr John CHIMPO O'Neill E-2D Hawkeye CAG5 PADDLES & CDR Tom JEETER Bush F-14 Tomcat VF-84,VF-32 & F/A-18 Hornet VFA-27.
They discuss being forward deployed at NAF Atsugi and also CQ's on IWO JIMA.
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HOST: SMOKIN" Joe Ruzicka VF-154 Black Knights, F-14 Tomcat DEMO Team, Lt Pat SMOKHOUSE Casey VF-102 Diamdbacks & USS America Rob Todd CAT 3.
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Editor: Lorenzo Bencini

Episode 6: "WEAPONS A/A"
The F-14 Tomcat carries a large Arsenal, so we thought we would discuss A/A. We bring on a AO From VF-11 The World Famous Red Rippers. Ordie Jon Weaver, who is a GE M61 20MM Cannon Specialist.
RIO, Eric 'TUNA" Martins joins us as well, TUNA served in VF102,VX-4,VX-9 and also served as the XO of NAS FALLON. In his career TUNA flew all 3 models of the Tomcat, F-14A, F-14B and the F-14D Super Tomcat!

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STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT! Grumman Calverton Naval Weapons Plant, Calverton NY!

This is the OC Club Style show based on Ep5 from the Main Show, Episode 5 is The Grumman Strike Package! we send to war the entire Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other.

We Brought a
Seasoned Aircrew Reprsentative aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package...................
E-2 Hawkeye.. Biff
A-6 Intruder...Roller
EA-6B Prowler...Ice
F-14 Tomcat Host Leekster & Syphin
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The Grumman Strike Package! We send to war the Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other.

We Brought a "Seasoned Aircrew Representative" aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package...................

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Below Decks is a New Series on the F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast which is different than the regularly produced main show. A little more realism hence forth "Below Decks". Episode 1 Dave "BIO" Baranek takes us through the filming of the Movie TOPGUN as he was a TOPGUN Instructor during the Filming! intro is about 8:30 before show begins.

Episode4 of The F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast "Straight Outta Calverton"!
Episode 4 features Dave "BIO" Baranek who served in the Renagades of VF-24, from there he went to TOPGUN where he was invited back as an Instructor! next he would serve in the Bounty Hunters of VF-2 before next Commanding the Checkmates of Fighter Squadron 211. Bio's career is unique to say the least. we hope you enjoy and comment below!

We put together some bonus content on OEF and the first night of the war from Episode 3, which originally aired on November 14,2020. F-14D RIO/WSO Mike "Tung" Peterson was one amazing guest! Anytime Baby!

Episode 3, Scott "Bananna" Banasiewicz Plane Captain shares his experiences with the Bones. Mike Aircrew Interview stops by to share some great stories as a host of a great aviation show he runs out of England. Our feature aircrew this month is Mike "Tung" Peterson who takes to War in the backseat of a Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat. We finish each show with discussing flying a Tomcat again... as an Airshow Warbird! IT'S TIME BABY!
Music: Harold Faltermeyer- TopGun Anthem, Everest- Blackout

F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 2: We open the show with Famous Photographer Rick Llinarres who spent a lot of time with VF-103 Jolly Rogers as well as his father was a Grumman Executive. also we welcome back Ken our Cohost/Maintainer from Vf-14 Tophatters as well as VF-31 Tomcatters. also we discuss the F-22 Raptor Vs The F-14D Super Tomcat in somee very RARE engagements towards the end of program. The culminates to an incredible interview with Gerald "Leekster" Leekey, a VF-102 Diamondback Pilot who flew the F-14A and F-14B as well! at the end of show we discuss.. Flying a F-14 Tomcat again in 2020 as an Airshow Warbird. Lets discuss how something like this can happen.. If it could!

Episode 1, Co-Host VF-143 World Famous Pukin Dogs Maintainer Brian shares his times with the Dogs, Ed Caco licensed Navy Artist stops by as well, also our Co-Host SYPHIN from The Tomcatters of VF-31 who talks about the Big Cats Last Cruise!

A First for Naval Aviation Baby!
We put the "Band" back together agian. It has been nearly 3 decades since this VF-102 Ready Room has stood shoulder to shoulder. They lived and died toegther while living on the edge.
The ultimate debrief basically!
We hope you enjoy the show and on behalf of the Staff at F-14 Calverton ATG we would like to wish your family a very Merry Christmas!
**Disclaimer This episode does not reflect the vews or opinions of The United States Navy.
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Produced by Lorenzo Bencini, F-14 Calverton ATG
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We Dedicate this show to "WASHER" Bob, ROBERT DREHER, III VF-102 DIAMONBACKS

Tom "JEETER" Bush VF-84 Jolly Rogers, VF-32 Swordsmen. From Submarines to Naval Aviation Jeeter is a Legend Baby!
Born & Raised on Long Island.

Bill Barto aka Mr. NATOPS, Bill is a 20 year legendary Grummanite employee of Grumman Aerospace Behpage NY.
Show Host: VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borelli who is also Grumman Plant 6 F-14 Tomcat Final Assembly.
VF-31 Tomcatters F-14D Super Tomcat RIO LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.

Tomcat University: VF-84 Jolly Roger Pilot Steve "MONGO" Lloyd, joins us along with legendary VF-32 Swordsmen Maintainer Kory Mehrer.
Host: VF-154 Black Knights Joe "SMOKIN'" Ruzicka, VF-102 Diamondback Pat "SMOKHOUSE" Casey & USS America CV-66 CAT 3 Rob Todd.

We go inside Grumman Aerospace to take a look at building the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. this will be a new mini series which is about aerospace engineering in its "Golden Age. We kick it off with your Host Ray Borrelli Sr 3 Generation Grumman Family besides holding the title of VF-11 World Famous PC along with Doug Bernal 2 Generations og Grumman Aerospace.
Co-Hosting with Ray is none other than Lt Cdr Eric Mcmullen callsign "SYPHIN" VF-31 Tomcatters in the F-14D Super Tomcat to the end in 2006.

AIRFEST '23 September 1-4 at NAS Wildwood New Jersey. We discuss cleaning the hangar and also plans for AIRFEST and what you will experience if your lucky enough to attend!
The Grumman F-14B Jolly Rogers Tomcat brought to life like only F-14 Calverton ATG can do. We proudly will have it out on the flight line along with an historic Tomcat Memorabilia Museum Tent.
See you there Baby!

BC flew the F-14A Tomcat for one of the most legendary Tomcat Squadrons. NAVY 2 Libya O..
The Black Aces are the first Tomcat squadron to make claim to an A/A victory in the Big Fighter!
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This was a great episode, ASH takes us from the Tomcat to today's Navy. We welcomed VF-84 Jolly Roger F-14A Tomcat AT Darrell Mullen..

Edited & Produced by Lorenzo Bencini, F-14 Calverton ATG

We welcome PACO and Coach Tony Branch for an exciting show of life in the F-14 Tomcat Community. PACO is also the author of Lions Of The Sky which is an awesome read.
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Audio Producer: Lorenzo Bencini
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Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG

We welcome back the Ready Room of Fighter Squadron 102...
the sea going Tomcat stories told unlike any other aviation podcast.
A show about proud brave men and their F-14 Tomcats..

F-14Calverton ATG
Producer: Lorenzo Bencini
Email: f14calverton@gmail.com

We welcome Lou Benoit the author of "Grumman F-14 Tomcat End of the line. Not the Legend"...
This is a great book from a great american. Lou delivers 100% on the data that makes this book a must have in any collection.
Years of hard work to create this masterpiece of all the Tomcats career highlights as well as some low lights..
Host: LCDR Eric "SYHYN" Mcmullen & Producer Lorenzo Bencini 
Produced by F-14 Calveron ATG, Producer Lorenzo Bencini

It's time to discuss GSE (Ground Support Equipment), we welcome AS2 (AW) Braud who gives us all a lesson on some important equipment that allows Navy Airframes to fly..
 Also, from the Electronic Warfare Community we welcome "OUTBOUND COURSE" whos currently flying the Growler.
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Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG
Ececutive Producer Lorenzo Bencini

USAF F-16 Pilot Darrel "GUS" Ekstrom Joins LEEKSTER for a great discussion on how USAF life differs from USN life. During an exchange tour, GUS visited the USS America CV-66 where LEEKSTER gave him a VIP ride in the F-14 Tomcat..
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Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG
Producer Lrenzo Bencini 

Rich "CORN" Cornwall: VF-32 Swordsmen and VF-102 Diamondbacks is joined by: Dave "HEY JOE" Parsons  VF-102 Daimondbacks & VF-32 Swordsmen .

HOST: LEEKSTER & SYPHIN

Produced & Edited by Lorenzo Bencini

AIRFEST '25 Promo for the 20th Anniversary of the F-14 Demo Team

We proudly welcome Captain Terry "BUBBLES" Dailey World Famous VF-11 Red Ripper Pilot, Austin Meyers Event Coordinator NAS Wildwood, F-14 Tomcat Demo Team SMOKIN' JOE Ruzicka and Maintainer Coach Tony Brranch, USS America Rob Todd CAT 3, Chris Hoglan Precision Flight Helmets & our Event Coordinator at F-14 Calverton the legendary Rob Holme.

AIRFEST '25 is at NAS Wildwood NJ August 28-31, the F-14 Demo Team will be there August 30th only..
VIP Tickets are almost gone! Reserve at f14calverton@gmail.com

Producer Lorenzo Bencini
Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG

We welcome AdmiralJay RABBIT Campell to the show. RABBIT flew both the F-8 Crusader and the F-14 Tomcat. This show is very rich in Naval Aviation histroy.
An American Legend that has done it all, Baby...!

Edited by Lorenzo Bencini
Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG

Landing Signal Officer, these are the folks on the Platform who wave the Air Wing to help safely get them aboard.
To do this, we welcome aboard CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts & LCDR John "CHIMPO" O'Neill who are both very legendary PADDLES.
We dedicate this show to all LSO's past & present, any weather, any where, any time,baby..!

Hosted by Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey

Editor Lorenzo Bencini

Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2025

We welcome two legends from the Golden Age of Naval Aviation, Scott "OPIE" Miner & Bill "JUMA" Welch.
JUMA is a World Famous Pukin' Dog from Fighter Squadron 143 flying the F-14A as a RIO, Miner served with the Jolly Rogers of Figter Squadron 84 also flying the F-14A..
The TARPS Pod is a highlight in this show...

Your Host: Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey VF-102, Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.

Producer: Lorenzo Bencini

Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG "Straight Outta Calverton" Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Aka Grumman Calverton where all 712 F-14 Tomcats were built..

Anytime, Baby..!

We welcome Naval Aviation legend Don "DIRT" Kingery a VF-154 Black Knight F-4 Phantom Pilot & Augie Colis USS America CV-66 Waist Catapults.

Host: Pilot VF-102 Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey
RIO Host VF-102 Eric "TUNA" Martins
Maintainer Host Rob Todd USS America CAT 3

Producer: Lorenzo Bencini
Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2026